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Credo crudel signora
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Credo crudel signora by Luca Marenzio — Lyrics
Credo crudel signora,
che da me fuggi ogn' hora,
credendoti esser tal che possi poi,
gran Prencip'inveschiar con gli occhi tuoi,
fa la li la la la non credo gia,
si fi ci fala folla, va pur via,
che te ne pentirai, ma muccia mia.
Dite indegno mi credi,
perche tu'in alto siedi,
credendoti crudele col bel dite,
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About Credo crudel signora
A secular madrigal for three voices (SST), Luca Marenzio's Credo crudel signora is a vivid expression of a lover's frustration. The text, set in Italian, describes the singer's scorn for a cruel lady who believes herself too important to return his affections. He accuses her of vanity, thinking her beauty can attract powerful admirers. The music reflects this dramatic text, with moments of impassioned declaration interspersed with playful refrains. This work would be an excellent choice for an a cappella ensemble seeking a challenging and engaging Renaissance Italian madrigal that explores themes of unrequited love and perceived arrogance, offering a rich harmonic and contrapuntal experience.
